According to the reports, fires erupted in the ghee cans of the hotel and Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka devotees were struck with fear as the thick fumes faded around the temple. Devotees ran out in fear.

Police have taken the big risk by pulling out the cylinders from the hotel. They saved the lives of many people by doing this. As soon as they were informed about this fire accident near Kanipakam Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka temple, the fire department came to the place and brought down the flames.